Students lose knowledge over the summer. Keep them learning with these fun, educational ideas.
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Keep Them Reading with a Summer Book Club
Are your kids consumed by summer boredom? Here are some ideas to make reading an enjoyable hobby for your little ones to enjoy with their friends.
Developing Character(s)
Terrible Trevor is the second installment in the River of Imagination Series by Irving teacher Pia Villanueva-Pulido. Pulido has worked…
The ABCs of Summer
Summer projects and excursions can keep your children’s academic skills up while providing quality family time for everyone.
Dance, Dance Revolution
Ever catch the kids dancing alone in their bedrooms? Well, now’s the time to let them explore the art of…
Stretch Your Mind
Do your children ever ask why a balloon deflates over time or what an eyeball looks like from the inside?…
The Life Aquatic
When it comes to interesting underwater creatures, the Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park is filled with animals that will keep…
Aim High!
There’s something about being in the wilderness to remind you of the things that really matter. Inspired by a trip…
Recordable Storybooks
Imagine your child opening up a book and hearing your voice—even when you can’t be there. After all, that familiar…
Book Helps Children Cope with Parents' Divorce
“Once upon a time there was a beautiful young lady who fell in love with a tall and handsome fella…
App Alert! IEP Checklist
They say there’s an app for everything—and thanks to the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), there’s now an easier…
The Word on Reading
With 40 percent of third and fourth graders lacking proficiency in reading, it’s more than just vowels and consonants at…
Learning the Value of Giving
If you told your daughter she could wear her slippers to school, would she? What if you shared with your…
Give Them an Earful
Are you homeschooling your child? If you haven’t heard of the Recorded Books Program, you might be overlooking a valuable…
(App)licable Education
There’s been more than one instance when you’ve handed over your smartphone to your fussy toddler as instant entertainment. Now,…
Little Linguists
How Monolingual Parents Can Raise Bilingual Kids
Too Cool for School: Dog Agility Lessons
Beyond brightening your day with his canine companionship, your pup is likely your kids’ best playmate. Why not let your…
“The Horse Boy” by Rupert Isaacson
The Horse Boy: A Father’s Quest to Heal His Son, released in April, is the story of author Rupert Isaacson…
Outliers and Outfielders
Practice makes perfect — or does it? Serious youth athletes spend countless hours honing their skills on the field, while…
Teaching Moment on Aisle 8!
Did you ever think that your endless trips to the store would turn out to be opportunities to enhance your…
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